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N756 JVT

1996 Yamaha Sr 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,773 mi
Last recorded2,773 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Sr 12524,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN756 JVT
MakeYamaha
ModelSr 125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 2,773 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 2,763 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 2,763 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 2,656 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 2,656 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 2,648 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 2,588 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 2,588 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 2,360 miles

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2019 2,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no chain guard fitted at time of test

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

rear number plate cracked but is securer

Pass 27 Feb 2018 2,009 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,745 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 30,745 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 29,720 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre tread worn uneven.

nail in rear tyre.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 29,720 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre tread worn uneven.

nail in rear tyre.

Pass 16 May 2014 28,329 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 26,079 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,839 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front position lamp inoperative.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 25,837 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front position lamp inoperative.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,432 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp inoperative.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 24,764 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 10 Mar 2010 24,764 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,380 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 24,219 miles

Note left fork leg just touches tank on left lock

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Sr 125?

Based on 2,253 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
794
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 68
wheel bearings have excessive free play 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 27
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 27
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 24
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N756 JVT is a 1996 Yamaha Sr 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Sr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 24,448 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Sr 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N756 JVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Sr 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Sr 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N756 JVT is a 1996 Yamaha Sr 125, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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